In this course, we'll look at the object oriented patterns available in PHP. You'll learn how to connect to a MySQL using the Portable Data Objects (PDO) library and issue SQL commands in the the PHP language. We'll also look at how PHP uses cookies and manages session data. You'll learn how PHP avoids double posting data, how flash messages are implemented, and how to use a session to log in users in web applications. We'll then build the first 'complete' application that has multiple screens to Create, Read, Update and Delete (CRUD) our data. This brings all the previous concepts together and will form the basis for all later web applications. It is assumed that learners have already taken the Building Web Applications course in this specialization.
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- Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP)
- Create, Read, Update And Delete
- MySQL
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
PHP Objects
Connecting PHP and MySQL
PHP Cookies and Sessions
PHP Redirect, Routing, and Authentication
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TOP REVIEWS FROM BUILDING DATABASE APPLICATIONS IN PHP
Help a lot to learn the SESSION, COOKIE, GET, POST. Finally I had earn all the error code meaning. The 302 return code was new to me and I enjoyed the course very much.
The best Instructor Professor Teacher I have ever seen!
Amazing course for anyone or everyone indeed!
Thanks endlessly to Dr.Chuck! He is Number 1!
One of the best PHP contents I have ever seen. I practiced and learnt a lot. This course gives nudges in the rightful directions. Still have a long way to go.
The best online course I have done. Very thorough and possibly a little bit challenging for begginers. You have to put in some work and follow carefully. Very well made assignments. Thank you!
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